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Jongno-gu, Seoul
l Location: Jongno-gu, Seoul
Intricately charming Hanoks are seen in K-dramas, movies, and variety shows; the fortress reveals beautiful nightscapes of Seoul; where can one experience and create K-culture firsthand? Head to Jongno, a captivating district that not only conserves tradition and culture but also coexists with the present. A district embracing four palaces including Jongmyo Shrine, a World Heritage Site and the capital of the Joseon dynasty with a history of 500 years.
Ssamzigil in Insadong, named after the word “ssamji,” meaning pocket, is a spiral building housing various quaint Korean craft stores, souvenir shops, galleries, and restaurants. You can shop and experience one-day classes making crafts such as ceramics, mother-of-pearl, leather, copperplate, glass, and Korean paper. It’s a multifunctional cultural space to enjoy various cultural events, exhibitions, and performances.
A hidden gem in Seoul. Walk the quiet trail along the fortress, adorned with wildflowers amid bustling Seoul, and view the N Seoul Tower and the cityscape of Seoul. Naksan Park offers exceptional views, so make sure to enjoy the nightscape from the point marked “Seoul Night View Observation Point.” Detailed information and maps can be accessed by downloading the Hanyangdoseong guidebook provided by Seoul.
Sangchonjae House, a Hanok cultural space located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, allows you to appreciate the interiors of Hanok without staying overnight. It exhibits the excellence of K-culture, the globally recognized heating technology “Ondol,” and the scientific merit of the Korean script Hangul. Besides the exhibits, there are various cultural programs, experiences, and events, let yourself immerse in the beauty of Hanok.
How has Bukchon, a Hanok village, been preserved over the years? The Bukchon Hanok Center for History, housed in a remodeled Hanok, sheds light on the history of Bukchon and highlights Jeong Se-kwon, who strived to preserve Korea’s unique residential style. It features traditional Hanoks, and urban Hanoks that were modified from them. Compare and experience the ambiance of Hanok.